• It’s important to have a dedicated writing space to signal your brain that it’s time to write every time there. Here's how to design the perfect space...

    Creating a Writing Space for Max Productivity

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    Time, energy, and good writing space are all we really need to be able to focus and be productive. It’s important to have a dedicated writing space at home because it signals to your brain that it’s time to write every time you’re in that space. If you tend to bounce around the house a lot as you write and feel unproductive, try creating a space exclusive for your writing. It doesn’t have to be fancy or even have a door. Your space only needs a few items to promote writing productivity. Tips for designing a productive writing space:  …

  • Writers, to say we’re living in a weird time is an understatement. Coronavirus has a majority of our lives on pause, leaving us with a lot of extra time...

    Writing Your Book During COVID-19 Self-Isolation

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    To say we’re living in a weird time is an understatement. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has a majority of our lives on pause, leaving us with a lot of extra time we didn’t have before. To all my writers, if you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book now is the perfect time to get started—and finish! 10 Tips to Writing Your Book During COVID-19 1. Build a schedule. We all need some normalcy in our lives right now and routines are a great way to infuse some comfort into our days. Create a writing schedule that includes time for research, character building,…

  • 10 Ways to Rediscover Your Creative Flow

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    We’ve all experienced bouts of writer’s block or dips in our creative flow. Sometimes, I think that’s the brain’s way of telling us we’re overproducing and need to pull back the reigns a bit. For the most part, though, I believe writer’s block and a stagnant creative flow are because we start taking our creativity for granted. We pull and tug on our creativity, but we don’t refill our tank. That’s when blocks in creativity most often reveal themselves. These tips will help you get outside your box and rediscover your creative flow in no time. Try a new workout.…

  • Do you and your valentine share a love of literature? Take them on a literary-themed Valentine's Day date this year! Here are our 8 suggestions.

    Literary-Themed Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day

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    Valentine’s Day date ideas range from fancy nights out on the town or a low-key night at home, and no matter how you spend your night—or who you’re with—the day is about celebrating the love you are surrounded with. But putting a literary-themed spin on your Valentine’s Day date plans is bound to make any book lover happy. If you’re looking for a date idea to make your Valentine’s Day extra special, here are eight ideas to inspire you: Take a trip to a local bookstore and each pick out a book for the other. Not only do you get…